MN Public Safety Wellness Initiative

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@MinnesotaCities LMCIT Public Safety Program Coordinator Lora Setter reflects on her role in public safety wellness in LMC's latest On the Line blog post. lmcontheline.blogspot.com/2024/06/mental…

The nature of first responder work can lead to stress, anxiety, PTSD and other mental health challenges. From @PoliceOne, check out these 8 ways public safety professionals can support their mental wellbeing: police1.com/wellness-week/…

Happy Earth Day! Today, let’s celebrate the mental health benefits of spending time in nature. 🌎 Read more from the @MayoClinic about how the outdoors can give you a mental boost: mcpress.mayoclinic.org/mental-health/…

#PTSDperspectives 💬 Initiative member and former law enforcement officer Lora Setter discusses the importance of promoting mental health and wellness in public safety work. #mentalhealth #PTSDawareness

Evidence shows that robust wellness programs are effective at combatting stress among first responders. Learn more in this webinar from @PoliceOne, where public safety experts discuss the importance of peer support: police1.com/wellness-week/…

Happy #WorldHealthDay! 💚 Today and every day, let’s work to prioritize mental health and wellbeing in the public safety community.

April is National #StressAwarenessMonth. Stress can affect us both physically and mentally, and finding ways to manage it is crucial to being well. Learn more and find resources for dealing with stress: bit.ly/3btoSeM

“When I faced a severe mental health crisis, it was the compassionate outreach of my chief that marked the beginning of my recovery.” A retired WA police officer discusses how a phone call saved his life when he was struggling with PTSD. Read his story: police1.com/health-wellnes…

Today kicks off First Responder Wellness Week! Each day, first responder organizations will discuss wellness topics through videos, webinars, articles, podcasts and more. Sign up to receive information and resources this week: firstresponderwellnessweek.com

Holistic wellness is key to cultivating resilient public safety practitioners. It’s time to: ✅Accept: Let’s talk about our struggles. ✅Prevent: Be proactive about wellness. ✅Treat: Know that healing is possible. Share this mantra to support first responders in your community!

Next week is First Responder Wellness Week. As we continue to mourn the loss of Burnsville first responders Adam Finseth, Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, let’s continue to normalize mental health conversations in MN's public safety community. Learn more: firstresponderwellnessweek.com

Today kicks off #NationalSleepAwarenessWeek! Sleep plays a crucial role in the lives of first responders. Check out this blog post from our member Lora Setter about why getting good sleep is integral to maintaining positive mental health: lmcontheline.blogspot.com/2024/02/a-remi…

If you or someone you know is struggling, crisis lines are available to help. Find 24-hour support, information and resources for first responders: lmc.org/ptsd-mental-he…

Today is International #SelfInjuryAwarenessDay. Today, let’s take the time to educate ourselves, encourage empathy, and work to reduce the stigma surrounding self-harm. Learn more and find resources: #what-is-self-harm-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">crisistextline.org/topics/self-ha…

#PTSDperspectives 💬 Initiative member and Peer Support Advisory Board President Lt. Jess Irmiter discusses how public safety leaders can normalize conversations about mental health and promote wellness in the workplace. #mentalhealth #PTSDawareness

The League of Minnesota Cities recently partnered with three local communities to pilot a new model for public safety wellness programs. For many of the participants, it was the push they needed to focus on their mental health. Read the story: bit.ly/47UR59c

Stress and trauma can have a deep impact on public safety personnel, which is why it’s important to recognize the signs and symptoms of PTSD. In this video from @PoliceOne, researcher Nick Greco discusses what to look for: police1.com/health-fitness…

A new state program from the @AdlerGradSchool aims to train mental health professionals on the unique challenges and stressors police officers face. Learn more via @WCCO: cbsnews.com/minnesota/news…

Due to the nature of their jobs and the trauma they are exposed to, public safety people may experience mental health challenges. Hear the courageous stories of Minnesota officers and how support from their leaders and departments aided their recovery. youtube.com/watch?v=bU0euM…